Beautiful Chaos

by Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl Narrated by Kevin T. Collins

Overview

Ethan Wate thought he was getting used to the strange, impossible events happening in Gatlin, his small Southern town. But now that Ethan and Lena have returned home, strange and impossible have taken on new meanings. Swarms of locusts, record-breaking heat, and devastating storms ravage Gatlin as Ethan and Lena struggle to understand the impact of Lena's Claiming. Even Lena's family of powerful Supernaturals is affected - and their abilities begin to dangerously misfire. As time passes, one question becomes clear: What - or who - will need to be sacrificed to save Gatlin?

For Ethan, the chaos is a frightening but welcome distraction. He's being haunted in his dreams again, but this time it isn't by Lena - and whatever is haunting him is following him out of his dreams and into his everyday life. Even worse, Ethan is gradually losing pieces of himself - forgetting names, phone numbers, even memories. He doesn't know why, and most days he's too afraid to ask.

Sometimes there isn't just one answer or one choice. Sometimes there's no going back. And this time there won't be a happy ending.

Editorial Reviews

JANUARY 2012 - AudioFile

In the third entry in the Beautiful Creatures series, teenagers Ethan and Lena face the consequences of Lena’s magical powers. Dark magic seems to be attacking Gatlin, South Carolina, and as the apocalypse approaches, narrator Kevin Collins brings listeners close to Ethan's palpable dread. Further, there are truly creepy conversations with the Lilum demon. With all of these, listeners will be glad for the comic relief of Ethan's incubus sidekick. Collins’s diction and pace are not what they could be, and his sibilance is distracting. The book’s sound effects—of fire, water, echoes—are well placed, as are the magical songs. To best understand this lengthy fantasy, listen to the preceding books first. C.A. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine

JANUARY 2012 - AudioFile

In the third entry in the Beautiful Creatures series, teenagers Ethan and Lena face the consequences of Lena’s magical powers. Dark magic seems to be attacking Gatlin, South Carolina, and as the apocalypse approaches, narrator Kevin Collins brings listeners close to Ethan's palpable dread. Further, there are truly creepy conversations with the Lilum demon. With all of these, listeners will be glad for the comic relief of Ethan's incubus sidekick. Collins’s diction and pace are not what they could be, and his sibilance is distracting. The book’s sound effects—of fire, water, echoes—are well placed, as are the magical songs. To best understand this lengthy fantasy, listen to the preceding books first. C.A. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169974416
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	10/18/2011
Series:	Beautiful Creatures Series , #3
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,168,952
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

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